Ardell
EOTD: Graphic Teal and Blue.
Aug 15th
Sometimes I do pretty makeup, but there are days when I just want to put on over the top, I-really-hope-no-one-rings-the-doorbell-right-now makeup. Today is one of those days, LOL! 
Swatches (from left): joe fresh Peacock, Annabelle B-Ray, blue from CARGO Venice quad, MAC Arena, MAC Soft Brown
Get the Look
- Start with an eye primer (Urban Decay Primer Potion) all over the lids up to the brows to make colours appear as vibrant as possible.
- With a flat synthetic brush, pick up an icy blue (blue eyeshadow from CARGO Venice) and apply to the inner third of the lid and inner third of lower lash line.
- Flip the brush over, then take a matte teal (joe fresh Peacock) to the outer two-thirds of the lid and middle of the lower lash line. Blend the two colours where they meet.
- Then, using a pointed crease brush (MAC 226), trace out the wing with a deep matte navy (Annabelle B-Ray). Fill in the wing on the outer third of the lid. Line the outer third of the lower lash line.
- Take a fine tipped liner brush and emphasize the shape of the wing with the same navy eyeshadow. See pictures for details, it’s kinda hard to explain.
- I didn’t like the blue inner corner highlight on its own, so I applied a shimmery peach (MAC Arena) on top. Highlight the brow bone as well.
- Blend lightly above the navy with a mid-tone warm brown eyeshadow (MAC Soft Brown).
- Line the upper lash line and waterline with black eyeliner (MAC Blacktrack Fluidline).
- Apply mascara, and false lashes (Ardell 120 Demi) if you like.
Summer Smoky Eye: Browns.
Jul 11th
Good news! I’ve decided to make the Summer Smoky Eye a series. 
Any colour requests? I was deciding between browns and purples today, but browns almost always win. 
I think I will do purples next though. And there will be glitter, I promise!
I love wearing smoky browns. They are especially perfect for summer weddings. It adds such a glamourous spin to the smoky eye. 
Swatches (from left): Vasanti Bronze from Go Canada! Palette, NARS Cordura Duo Eyeshadow, MAC Soft Brown, MAC Arena
Get the Look
For the eyes, start with a light shimmery bronze (Vasanti Bronze) all over the lid and lower lash line. Apply a dark shimmery brown (lighter side of NARS Cordura Duo) all over the crease and outer corner. Smudge the same colour on the outer two-thirds of the lower lash line. Deepen the corner with a blackened brown (darker side of NARS Cordura Duo), and smudge on the outer third of the lower lash line. Blend above the crease with a matte warm brown (MAC Soft Brown). Highlight under the brows with a light peach (MAC Arena). Line the waterlines and upper lash line with a creamy black pencil (Annabelle Ohmygoth! Smudgeliner). Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes (MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash).
For the cheeks, buff a matte baby pink blush (shu uemura glow on blush m pink 33e) on the apples of the cheeks.
For the lips, apply a neutral pink lipstick (MAC Viva Glam V — my favourite!) to put your eyes in centre stage.
Confessions: Purchasing on a Makeup Ban.
Nov 7th
So as my previous post stated, my No Makeup Buying Period is over early. I do think it helped me fend off a lot of temptation, making me re-think about whether I should purchase a product or not.
Because I’ve been a terrible promise keeper, I might as well tell you guys what I got! Yay!
- MAC “All That Glitters” and MAC “Soft Brown” Eyeshadows. These two are great basics. I find that I’m getting more attracted to neutrals these days.
- Ardell “Wispies” Strip Lashes. Gorgeous volume and length that doesn’t look drag queeny.
- Ardell Duralash Naturals Individual Lashes. I’m still a little shaky with putting this on, so I need more practice. It looks stunning though once they are on correctly.
- MAC Lipstick in “Patisserie”. My everyday creamy pink lipstick.
- Sephora by OPI in “Worth My Weight”. Two words: glitter fiesta!
- Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner. I’m going to give liquid liner another go, since the previous ones I’ve tried are terrible. This one is very easy to use.
- Smashbox WISH For The Perfect Pout Lipgloss Set. Six glosses: 2 full size and 4 “fun size” as I like to call them. I love them.
Savings for IMATS Toronto 2009
On a different note, the main reason for my No Makeup Buying Period was to save up for IMATS Toronto on November 22. And I have savings! So much that I might only be using half of it. We’ll see how much I get tempted.
Overall, I think the No Makeup Buying Period was a semi-success. I know I probably would have gotten so much more if I wasn’t thinking about it.
